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Running a business is not without its risks. Between initiatives that don’t pan out, partnerships that break down and promising products with little demand, failure in business can take many forms.

Every entrepreneur starts somewhere — often with a first job far from the boardroom or venture capital. From mowing lawns to selling computers, knives and more, some of the most formative early gigs ...